Amendments to Rule 5 are proposed to
require in subparagraph (d)(2)(A) that proof of
service be provided and filed by a party seeking to file an initiating pleading and to include
in subparagraph (d)(2)(A) transferred language from Rule 4 that would allow the defendant
to demand filing of the complaint or to file the complaint itself.

Amendments to Rule 26 are proposed to
include in subparagraph (b)(1)(A) a definition of
"electronically stored information" and to designate what types of metadata may be
discovered and to provide in subdivision (f) a procedure for discovery meetings and
conferences and for the formulation of discovery plans and reports, with an emphasis on
discussing and planning for the discovery of electronic information.

An amendment to Rule 58 is proposed to
require in subdivision (b) that the prevailing party
identify the docket number and the date the judgment was signed in the notice of entry of
judgment; serve a copy of the judgment with the notice of entry; and file the notice of entry
of judgment, but not the copy judgment.

An amendment to Rule 4 is proposed to
allow the magistrate to issue a warrant or summons
based on information communicated by telephone or other reliable electronic means under
the procedure set out in proposed new Rule 4.1.

A new rule is proposed to establish a
procedure for the magistrate to follow in considering
information communicated by telephone or other reliable electronic means when reviewing
a complaint or deciding whether to issue a warrant or summons.

Amendments to Rule 9 are proposed to
incorporate the provisions of Rule 4(b) concerning
formal requirements for issuance of the warrant or summons and to allow the magistrate to
issue a warrant or summons based on information communicated by telephone or other
reliable electronic means under the procedure set out in Rule 4.1.

Amendments to Rule 41 are proposed to
delete former language on warrant by remote
communications or electronic transmission and to allow the magistrate to issue a warrant
based on information communicated by telephone or other reliable electronic means under
the procedure set out in proposed new Rule 4.1.

A new rule is proposed to establish a
uniform procedure on proceeding with discovery in
this state in an action pending in an out-of-state court. The proposed rule is derived from the
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.